RCI News Archive

Entries for January 2018

A tsunami advisory issued for parts of the Caribbean and Central America was cancelled late last night, but fears continue to linger in the region.
The advisory was issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Honduras early Tuesday night.

The National Workers Union (NWU) and the Management of First Citizens Bank Ltd. have signed their first industrial agreement.
Clerical and technical workers employed with the financial institution will benefit from a seven percent (7%) general wage increase with back pay from February 2016.

Minibus drivers on the 2H route are threatening to withdraw their services to the public if their demands for infrastructure officials to pay immediate attention to the deplorable road conditions in the south of the island, are not met.

Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet has announced that Her Majesty The Queen was pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Neville Cenac as the new Governor General of Saint Lucia, effective 1st January 2018.
Mr. Cenac is a former elected MP for the constituency of Laborie, has previously served as Saint Lucia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and also served as President of the Senate.

The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organization for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. wishes to advise its members of the delay in payment of royalties originally scheduled for the final quarter of 2017.

According to a statement issued by the organization the delay is as a result of several reconciliation actions which must be completed before any royalty disbursements can be made. It adds that the reality is that the process has been well established and cannot be bypassed.

The St Lucian public has come in for high praise as Police report a quiet festive season over the new year period between December 31st and January 2nd.
The disclosure comes from Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations Frances Henry, who was on duty during the Assou Square Activities in Castries.